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BK06 DXV

2006 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

116,512 mi
Last recorded116,512 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Kia Picanto50,039 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK06 DXV
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 116,512 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 114,284 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 108,532 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 104,165 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 99,773 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 96,939 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 93,940 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 88,123 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 81,885 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 75,763 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 0.4mm usable tread left and wearing inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.4 mm usable tread left (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.4 mm usable tread left (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.4 mm usable tread left (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Mar 2017 75,763 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 0.4mm usable tread left and wearing inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.4 mm usable tread left (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.4 mm usable tread left (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.4 mm usable tread left (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 69,973 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 62,652 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 56,288 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 49,919 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 49,919 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 43,473 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 36,842 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 30,087 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 22,986 miles

How Reliable is the Kia Picanto?

Based on 2,626,043 MOT tests across 229,767 vehicles.

77.1%
Pass Rate
3,997
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
229,767
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,453
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 28,710
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 25,450
position lamp(s) not working 19,223
parking brake recording little or no effort 18,423
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BK06 DXV is a 2006 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2006 Kia Picanto models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 50,039 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kia Picanto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 41,453 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BK06 DXV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Picanto typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 20 years old, this Kia Picanto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BK06 DXV registered?

BK06 DXV is a 2006 Kia Picanto, first registered on 27 March 2006.

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